Northwestern University President Michael Schill has announced he will leave his position, as the school struggles with funding cuts enacted under the administration of United States President Donald Trump.

In a statement on Thursday, Schill acknowledged friction with the federal government and said it was the “right time” to pass the reins to a new leader.

“Difficult problems remain,” he wrote, “particularly at the federal level.”

But he called on his successor to protect Northwestern, a prestigious university north of Chicago, Illinois, from threats to its academic mission.

“It is critical that we continue to protect the University’s research mission and excellence while preserving academic freedom, integrity, and independence,” Schill said.

Schill has led the private university f

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